Bryan Denounces Illinois Leader Over Fraud Claim
Chicago July 31 Judge Thompson said William J Bryan urged Roger Sullivan resign as Illinois national committeeman, seeking harmony. Sullivan refused. Bryan released a letter declaring Sullivan holds the post by fraud and cannot be trusted on the Democratic national committee.
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Chicago, Ill
Owen P Thompson
Jacksonville HI
William J. Bryan
Thompson
Roger Sullivan
Bryan
Sullivan
Harmony
Eleass
Sullvan
Gulliams
Democrats of
Comentos
Illinois
National Committee
Yopra
W.J Bryan
Winnters Democrats
Trossachs Hotel
Loch Katrine
O P Thompson
Jacksonville
Llnds
Les
Democratic Party
Lou
Ilinois
Bis
Umnols
Hia
J Bryan
Mr Sullivan
Bryars
Mr Bryan
Bennett
Bryans
Democrats
Wallard Filmore Dunlap
Owen Phompson
Jacksonsvile Cabal
Local funeral notices and political letters in scattered clippings
Obituaries record deaths and funeral details for multiple individuals with private interments and services. The text also includes a lengthy 1908 political correspondence from William J Bryan and responses from F Sullivan, discussing Democratic leadership, committee politics, and accusations of misrepresentation within Illinois party ranks.
Notice on simultaneous insertion across major papers
Notice states that harrying and death notices inserted in The Washington Post will appear simultaneously without extra charge for any of several listed newspapers including New York Times, Chicago and Philadelphia papers, and others.
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Washington Post
Fee
YORK
TIVES
Poston Globe
Wupfalo Courier
Chicago Record Herald
Paladelphia
Public
Leruer
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
Louis Republic
Syracuse Post Standard
Pioneer
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cincinnati Enquirer
Greene-Gaynor Appeal Highlights Jury Drawing Method
The Greene and Gaynor case is appealed to the United States Court. The transcript forwarded to clerk Charles H Lerdum. The main ground cites the modus operandi of drawing the jury as strongest, with several other grounds noted in the appeal.
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Savannah
Greene and Gaynor
United States
Charles H Lerdum
Sir Colleans
Democrats Claim Oklahoma Victory Bid as New State Votes Loom
Democrats forecast sweeping victory in Oklahoma as voters in Indian Territory increasingly seek political knowledge. Party leaders report unprecedented demand for campaign literature and speeches to guide the upcoming constitutional convention and state elections.
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New State
Oklahoma
Congress
United States
Charles A Edwards
Democratic Congressional Committee
Indian Territory
Edwards
Democratic
John Sharp Williams
Watch Trust
Raley
Illinois
Towne
New York
Poll
North Carolina
Sherman
Republican Committee
McKinley
Griggs
New
Club Becomes National Democratic Club Name Change Sought
The New York Democratic Organization asked Justice Mc Lean of the Supreme Court for an order to change its name to the National Democratic Club The petition states the club plans future membership nationwide and aims to extend operations across the United States The court indicated it intends to grant the application
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New York Democratic Organization
New York
Democratic Club
McLean
Supreme Court
National Democratic Club
United States
Colored man Wimbs seeks Alabama lieutenant governor nomination
Wimbs a well known Black Republican from Greenshoro Alabama and former national convention delegate addresses Chairman J O Thorpson of the Republican State committee to announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor at the approaching primary.
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Ad. Wimbs
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Ad Wimbs
Greenshoro
J O Thorpson
Republican State Committee
Lautenant Goyremo
Atlanta tragedy sparks vigilante killing in alley
In Atlanta, relatives of Miss Annie Poole assault survivor Vioar Carpachael fatally shoot a Black assailant after identifying him in front of the Poole home. Bloodhounds led investigators to a cabin. the mob stormed in and struck the man to pieces, despite police arrival and attempts to restrain them.
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Annie Poole
Atlanta
Washington Post
Arle Laurie Poole
Avata
Viord Carpachael
South Pryor Steet
Wis
Poole
Carmichael
Annie
Funeral held for Mrs Parce and two children in Cecil
In Washington Pennsylvania on July 11 a funeral was held for Mrs Samuel E Parce and her two children killed at their Cecil township home. Suspect Elmer Dempster waived preliminary hearing saying he is guilty. He implicates two other men in another murder and they remain jailed for grand jury actions, with August term set for trial.
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Washington
Samuel E Parce
Cecil Township
Elmer Dempster
Miller & Run
Dempster
Criminal Court
Gus" Fatterson
John Rucker
Depster
Posse Pursues Negro in Missouri County Chase
A posse of enraged men range Jefferson St Francois and St Genevieve counties in pursuit of Arch Ransom a Negro accused of attacking Mrs Cella Emalay Limle Moore 20 and Efe Moore 14 at Valley Mines Jefferson County. Sheriff Hensley of Jefferson County is en route and Ransom is believed to be hiding nearby.
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Desoto Mo
Jefferson
St Francois
St. Genevieve
Arch Ransom
Valley Mines
Jefferson County
Mra Cella Emalay
Limle Moore
Efe Moore
Hensley
Ransom
Hartje Denies All Allegations in Pittsburgh Divorce Case
In Pittsburgh on July 31 Augustua Hartje and wife Mary Scott Hartje case moves forward as Hartje testifies denying charges over a blond woman, offered bribes, and a Hartje home visit. Helen Scott letters admitted as evidence while detectives discuss the Madine trunk robbery and related defamation claims.
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Pittsburg
Augustua Hartje
Mary Scott Hartje
Hartje
H W Munasey
Madine
Josephine Wright
Helen Scott
Mbelan
Iibelant
Helen
Tom’ Ma~dine
Coachman Co
Hartje Marcus W Acheson, Jr
Patrick Golden
Sergi Hanley
Augustus Hartje
Golden
Hartjie
Mia Hartje
Second Avenue
Mading
Hertie
Imade
Andrew Fisher
Harty
Allegheny County
Roots at Rio Tells Our Policy on Hemisphere Peace
President Root outlines American policy for the Western Hemisphere at The Hague conference. He emphasizes liberty, law, and mutual aid among republics, rejecting domination and urging peaceful exchange. A torchlit march by thousands of students accompanied the session, with cheers for Bra zil and American songs.
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Hague
Europe
American
Joachim Nabuco
Root
Brazinoe
Hall
Columbia
Churchill outlines home rule plan for Transvaal rights
In London July 31 Winston Churchill described Britain’s plan to grant a constitution to the Transvaal with manhood suffrage and no property qualification. He urged a single-member seat system, equal treatment of Boers and Britons, and a coalition government as essential to South Africa’s future under the crown. The debate featured Balfour and others warning of risks and near-term tensions.
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London
Winston Spencer Churchill
Colonial Office
House of Commons
Transvaal
South Africa
Great Britain
Tusista
Rand
Churchill
Krugersdorp
Pretoria
Lord Selborne
McChurchill
Faa
Alfred Lyttleton
Arnold Forster
Laberal Calenist
Balfour
Henry Campbell-Barmerman
Commons
Lord Higin
House of Lords
Tnew
Duke of Marlborough
Harris
Lord Milner
Lord Lansdowne
Byers
Samoan Claims Paid and Samoa Settlement Details
The United States has paid Germany 20000 in the Samoan case settling damages from 1899 to 1902. Britain settled its damages in spring. origins traced to losses from German British and American actions in Samoa. Arbitrated by King Oscar, ruling in favor of claimants in 1902.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
Great Britain
Samoa
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
United States Reinforcements Anger Chinese at Pekin
The United States plans to send more guards to its legation in Pekin prompting surprise and concern among locals. The small American guard is noted as needing defense while officials in Washington oppose the move. Meanwhile China orders a customs envoy to Manchuria ports Antung and Tatugkao to establish service.
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Pekin
United States
Legation
Rockhill
Washington
Antung
Tatugkao
Manchuria
Kaiser to Meet King Emperor Takes Initiative
Special dispatch reports that King Edward and Emperor William will meet within weeks, signaling a mutual desire to end estrangement and preserve peace. The interview may address Mohammedan unrest and balance of power as a path to stability for Europe and the world.
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Washington, Post
London
Edward
William
Europe
Germany
Eostantinople
Istaroist
Ourfa
Benar
Russia
Kaiser to view gun tests and visits
Emperor William returns from a four week northern cruise aboard the Hamburg to witness heavy gun tests against armor hulks. He will stay a couple of days and later plans a Mediterranean voyage ending in Alicare and a visit by Alfonso. Special cable note reports Arabian horse import plans for the United States with official permission.
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Emperor William
Hamburg
Kaiser May Vist
Alfonso Madad
Emperor Willam
Mediterranean
Alicare
Spain
Alfonso
Ferro
Rema Regina
Washington Post
Constantinople
Messrs Davenport Thompson
Moore Americans
Lima
United States
Mutual Life Lid Off Fight for Company Control
In New York on July 31, Mutual Life Insurance Company faced a clash over leadership as President Peabody and counsel Samuel Untermyer traded sharp accusations. Untermyer warned of further grand jury driven changes, while Peabody defended the Albany policy holder list and attacked what he called untruthful statements. The dispute centers on governance and campaign spending, with mutuals’ officers and a policy holders committee under scrutiny.
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Washington Post
New York
Ifd
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Peabody
Samuel Untermyer
Untermyer
Ody
Trustees
the Mutual
Albany
Steners
Untermyer Alao
Demais
Albany Lst
Untermeyer
Brent
Luntermyer
Peabod
James McKeen
H H Rogers
Gray
Higin‘botham
Shook
Tracy
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L William Lee
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George P. Zarhorst
East Capitol St
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Gaynor Appeal
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